This post includes small home office ideas to inspire and show you how to maximize your space.
Let’s face it, not all of us have the space to dedicate an entire room to a home office. If you live in a small apartment or home, your only option may be to use a small corner within a room.
Throughout this post, you’ll find that you don’t need much space. You can still create a stylish and organized workstation that encourages productivity.
Whether you’re working from home, studying, playing video games, or doing other activities, I’ll share ideas for creating a space you enjoy.
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1. Minimal and Modern Small Home Office
Minimal and modern are always safe choices when it comes to home decor. The neutral colors of the space will ensure that it seamlessly matches your space.
Additionally, having a minimal space ensures you’ll not have a bunch of clutter around you. The large drawer cabinet and cabinets above the desk will hide and store any items you want to keep nearby.
This design creates an environment that supports focus and productivity!
2. Small Cozy Closet Office
If you have an extra closet that isn’t being used much, why not transform it into a small workstation?
All you need to do is remove the door, adjust the shelves, and use a shelf large enough to be at the desk height. You can get creative by adding a fun wallpaper pattern or by painting the space to your preference.
3. Colorful and Creative Workstation
This space is perfect for a creative! Whether you’re an artist, digital designer, or any other type of creative professional, this space provides the ideal environment for brainstorming and bringing your ideas to life.
I love the color of the pieces used in the space, and the hanging organizer on the wall will keep all your tools nearby and ready to use.
4. Simple Green Corner Workspace
Do you love the color green? Then this space is for you! Of course, you can do this in another color theme.
This tiny home office is the perfect example of a functional storage space. The floor-to-ceiling bookshelf on the side is perfect for storing all your books for studying or showcasing your favorite decor.
5. Bright and Airy Attic Office Space
Even with an awkward wall shape, the space perfectly fits a small desk, a computer monitor, a leather office chair, and a small file cabinet underneath. I love the bright, natural light the windows provide.
This is an excellent idea if you have a small attic or awkward unused space in your home and are unsure what to do with it. You can easily create a simple, small office space!
6. Simple Standing Desk Setup
A standing desk is the way to go if you’re working from home full-time or planning to be at your desk for an extended period! I have one and love the flexibility it provides. I can stretch my legs throughout the day and easily adjust the table height to fit my needs.
The above example is also great if you’re just beginning to create your workspace. Don’t feel pressure to spend a ton of money on decor all at once. Focus on getting the essentials first, and then you can add your style over time.
7. Mellow Mood Office Corner
8. Midcentury Cheerful Small Home Office
9. Simple Colorful Cactus Workspace
Any tiny corner in your home can be transformed into a quant workspace. Floating shelves are an easy and low effort way to add decor. I also love keeping plants in a space. They’re believed to increase productivity and enhance air quality.
10. Modern Eclectic Small Home Office
Make your workspace interesting with pops of color and contrasting patterns. I love how in the above photo, light green walls are met with a warm orange armchair and bohemian carpet.
A gallery wall is also an easy way to personalize your space, no matter how small it is.
11. Bookworm Standing Desk Workspace
12. Cozy Minimalist Home Office Setup
If you spend most of your day in your home office, why not make it cozy?
This minimalist setup with mood lighting is perfect for early morning meetings or when you need to burn the midnight oil. I also love the mushroom-shaped footrest to kick your feet up when not using the standing desk.